Supporting the Seamen's Bill of Rights: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Supporting the Seamen's Bill of Rights: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date Created:
- 1945-05-03
- EDTF:
- 1945-05-03
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
- Description:
- George B. Schwabe received a letter from C.I. Pontius, President of The University of Tulsa, requesting his support for the Seamen's Bill of Rights, HR 2346. Schwabe expresses his hesitation to commit to supporting the bill, citing arguments from the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars who oppose granting Merchant Marine Service members the same benefits as those in the armed forces. He highlights the differences in pay and privileges between the two groups, indicating that he will carefully consider the matter before making a decision. Schwabe assures Pontius that he will do what he believes is fair and just, and hopes that his decision will ultimately meet with Pontius's approval.
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 84, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
